Ft Apolas Lermi — Matthaios Tsahouridis

The collaboration between (Greek Pontic lyra virtuoso) and Apolas Lermi (Turkish Black Sea musician) represents a significant "bridge" across the Black Sea, uniting the shared Pontic heritage of Greece and Turkey through music. Their partnership centers on the Pontic lyra (kemençe) and the preservation of Romeika (Pontic Greek), a dialect still spoken in parts of modern Turkey. 🎵 Key Collaborative Works

Multiple appearances on this popular Greek music show, bringing Black Sea sounds to a massive television audience. Matthaios Tsahouridis Ft Apolas Lermi

They frequently sing in both modern languages and the Pontic dialect , keeping the linguistic tradition of the Black Sea alive. The collaboration between (Greek Pontic lyra virtuoso) and